Inpatient Recreation Therapist I

Your Opportunity:

The Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre is a state-of-the-art, 110-bed facility dedicated to fostering hope, healing, and whole-person care. We are seeking a compassionate and creative Recreation Therapist to join our team in a temporary part-time role supporting our inpatient units. In this unique opportunity, you will design and deliver therapeutic recreation programs that enhance the emotional, physical, social, and psychological well-being of patients receiving cancer treatment, palliative care, and end-of-life care. Working collaboratively with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary healthcare team, including physicians, Spiritual Health Practitioners, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, and Therapy Assistants, you will create meaningful individual and group interventions that promote comfort, connection, dignity, and quality of life. Key responsibilities include: Assessing patient needs and developing individualized and group recreation therapy interventions. Supporting leisure engagement and adaptation throughout cancer treatment, palliative care, and end-of-life care. Participating in patient rounds and family meetings. Engaging in ongoing professional development and continuing education. Supporting the orientation and mentorship of staff and students. Training volunteers to deliver programming. Connecting patients and families with community resources and supports. Participating in research, quality improvement, and program evaluation initiatives at the unit, site, and program level. The successful candidate must be available to work Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in this 0.6 FTE temporary part-time position. Join our team and help enhance the cancer care experience through meaningful, person-centred recreation therapy services.

Description:

As a Recreation Therapist I, you will be working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team, providing comprehensive services for patients (clients, residents) within your assigned program or service area. You will ensure the level of therapeutic recreation practice is evidence based, patient-and family-centred, and in accordance with policies, procedures and standards of practice. You will complete assessment, treatment, education and management of clients' treatment progress and provide clinical support and consultation. You will collaborate and communicate with the health care team and participate in patient rounds, family conferences and meetings as related to the client and family.